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Acarbose

Half-life

~2 hours

What is Acarbose?

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that blunts post-prandial glucose spikes.

How Acarbose works

Inhibits intestinal brush-border carbohydrate breakdown, slowing glucose absorption after meals.

Acarbose half-life

~2 hours (minimal systemic absorption)

Acarbose side effects

  • Flatulence/bloating
  • Loose stools
  • GI intolerance with high-carb meals

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